Sayings; Revised Version, words (Matthew 7:24, note). The people; Revised Version, the multitudes ( οἱὄχλοι). In contrust to the scribes and ruling classes. Were astonished (cf. Acts 13:12). At his doctrine; at his teaching (Revised Version).
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Matthew 7:28
Matthew 7:28
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